Purchasing and Contracts Manager

Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Purchasing and Contracts Manager in the Department of Finance. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, manages and coordinates the procurement function for the City of Henderson including the financial and legal oversight of all City purchases, and performs related duties as assigned.

Note:

This is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. This means that the incumbent s employment is at-will, and may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time by the incumbent or the City.

• Competitive Salary Range of $98,566.73 - $ Annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate s qualifications as well as internal equity
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
• View the City s Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (4 day work week)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees  Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits:
    Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • Review all City Employee Benefits

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a related field
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible purchasing experience that included two (2) years of government procurement experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable:
  Must possess a public purchasing certification

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

• Oral Review Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Monday, March 2, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates)
• Selection Interview - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.